On Friday it was officially declared that New Zealand was qualified for the ongoing t 20 World Cup. As Australia was unable to score 180 plus total in their match against Afghanistan as a result New Zealand qualified for the same T20 World Cup. Based on the net run rate, they would not be able to get ahead of New Zealand.
Australia posted only 168 runs against Afghanistan in the match. The kangaroos can finish with a net run rate of 1.877. while New Zealand has a net run rate of 2. 113.
Show according to the points table of group 1, only one team Australia Sri Lanka or England would join New Zealand to qualify for the semi-finals from the group stage. New Zealand in a clash with the island smashed with a total of 35 runs. Captain Kane Williamson Scored half-a-century with fabulous shots in the innings. Kane Williamson plays 35 deliveries in which he scored 61 runs. And contributed to the team for a victory against Ireland with a huge difference.
In the match with Ireland, New Zealand registered a total score of 185 on 6 wickets and their bowlers kept Ireland down to 150 on 9 wickets to top Group One with 7 points after their final Super 12 matches in Adelaide.
Captain Ken Williamson in his presentation speech said that” I really good team performance which was required we know what Ireland was capable of they have played some stunning cricket. They perform hard for the victory but we won”. The Kiwis failed for a good start-up in the ongoing t 20 World Cup but earlier in the tournament they prove themselves to become the first team to qualify from group 1.
As Ireland won the toss and give a fabulous performance they opt to bat first. The opener gives a fabulous performance and leads the team for the best. Finn Allen and Devon Convey started the innings cautiously. From the remaining teams of the group, Australia, Sri Lanka or England, one team joined New Zealand. After the qualification of new Zealand, the captain appreciated the team for the hard work. Now the team is preparing for the semi-finals in Australia.